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Archiv für die Kategorie ‘German Banking & Finance Law’
Rewards From Liquidity Mining in German Tax Returns
In decentralized financial markets (DeFi), crypto investors have a variety of ways to earn returns on their cryptocurrencies. Liquidity mining represents one of the most popular options. How does liquidity mining work? Liquidity mining is characterized by the fact that, by […]
Taxation of Helium Mining in Germany: Crypto Mining via Radio Technology
Mining has become popular in the crypto scene, particularly through Bitcoin (BTC). Miners are paid shares of BTC in return for a rendered computing service. The computing power is necessary to maintain the blockchain system. The great disadvantage here is that […]
Cryptocurrencies as Wages: What Employers in Germany Need to Know
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are becoming increasingly popular. While cryptocurrency was only traded sporadically in the beginning, some of the currencies have now become firmly established. Making payments using cryptocurrency is possible in many places in Germany. But are German employers […]
Electronic Securities and Crypto Securities in Germany
Corporate financing by issuing blockchain-based securities in fully digital form becomes possible On August 11, 2020, the German Federal Ministry of Justice and the Federal Ministry of Finance published a draft law on the introduction of electronic securities. This paper is […]
Entrepreneur Loan in Germany: Risks, Restructuring, Contract Clauses
Rapid debt relief for viable companies in financial difficulties through EU restructuring directive On June 20, 2019, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union issued Directive (EU) 2019/1023, referred to as the “Restructuring Directive”. The directive is to […]
New BaFin Information Sheets: An Overview of The Most Important Changes
Changes for managers and supervisory bodies of regulated institutions under German supervisory law On June 3, 2020, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) submitted drafts of the information sheets it had revised as well as various forms of the Ordinance on […]
Advance Payments in Germany During Corona Times – Secure Your Business
We are currently increasingly noticing that many companies in Germany are demanding advance payments for their goods and services. Entrepreneurs often go into high financial outlay (working time, materials, etc.). Therefore, they use the possibilities to reduce the financial risk by […]
Crypto Profits in Germany: What to Do in Case of Official Investigations And Criminal Proceedings?
Accusation of tax evasion In 2020, many people are still investing in cryptocurrencies. Some are realizing substantial profits through clever buying and selling. The high volatility of Bitcoins and Altcoins has not changed in recent months. Contrary to the widespread opinion […]
Banks Can Now Enter The Crypto Business in Germany
As a result of the implementation of the fifth money laundering directive, crypto values were included in the German Banking Act (KWG). This long-awaited regulation of cryptocurrencies now enables banks to store crypto values for their customers in addition to their […]
Introduction of Electronic Securities in Germany: This Is A Challenge For Issuers
Digitization effects and innovative technologies such as the blockchain increasingly influence the financial market. The German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, together with the Federal Ministry of Finance, has responded with a key issues paper on the introduction of […]